Marina
marina · Chersonisi Petalion · South Evia and East Attica
Marina is a marina on the island of Chersonisi Petalion, in the South Evia and East Attica cruising area.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (268°–284°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Megali Ammos, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Megali Ammos, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Elafolimano, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Lafia, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: paralia Figia, 3.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Megali Ammos cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Marmari Bay cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Kokkinis cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Steni Beach cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Marmari port · 3.2 NM by sea
- Zastana cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of South Evia and East Attica by wind
More places – Chersonisi Petalion
- Almyropotamos Bay cove
- Kokkino Limanaki cove
Questions
Is Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Megali Ammos, 2.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.